Awesome Tribute Song

We (me, Mom, and Mandy) first heard this song on XM Highway 16 driving in to work one morning and you can imagine the condition of our eyes once we arrived at work. This is a very sincere tribute about a person who lost their life to CF, and I listen to it and smile and think of all the good times that we had!



Best Tribute Song
"Hey Jordan" by Dierks Bentley
From the Phoenix New Times (Best of 2009)

Throughout his decade-long career as a guitar-wielding country music star, Phoenix native (and Capitol Records artist) Dierks Bentley has penned many a heartfelt song for his fans. There's "My Last Name," an emotional number from his 2003 self-titled album in which he sings about his family's history and legacy, or "I Can't Forget Her," an aching and remorseful post-mortem of a broken relationship. But Bentley's most poignant and personal song, by far, to date is "Hey, Jordan," an upbeat and soulful acoustic ballad that's laced with melancholy and sorrow over the loss of Jordan Sterling, a lifelong friend and fellow Valley native who passed away in January at the age of 34. Sterling had spent his entire life battling cystic fibrosis (as had his sister Brooke) but took a turn for the worst last year after doctors accidentally pierced an artery near his lung. Bentley wrote the song as a tribute after Sterling's death, encapsulating his memories and feelings for his fallen friend in such lines as, "Hey, Jordan, do you remember all the good time we both had? / Hey, Jordan, it made me so happy, and oh so sad." He sung it at Jordan's funeral and publicly debuted it at this year's Last Call Ball at The Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, bringing a tear to the eye of many of his fans in attendance. Sterling's family was also touched by the song, as evidenced by comments left by a relative on its YouTube page: "This song is about my cousin! It's awesome that Dierks has taken [it] to the world. It was amazing to have him sing this song at the funeral." We're certain that wherever he is now, Jordan enjoyed hearing the song, too.

2nd Band Confirmed -- Mo Robson

I received notification from Mo Robson Band that they will be able to perform an acoustic set at the Benefit Concert...I'm really excited about their addition to the line-up. For those of you who are interested in hearing their music please visit their website, and please stay tuned for more exciting details for the concert coming soon.

Taking a Step

Thinking of Eva...her story has inspired me to take the next next step towards my dreams. So this is me encouraging all my readers to do the same...you only get one chance...and I want to live BOLD...HAPPY...and with NO REGRETS! I've realized that without risks there really are no rewards. So this is my way of honoring Eva and Bubba...today I have taken a step towards my dreams!

Prayers for Eva

I'm typing this post in sadness, searching for the words to make since of all this. A transplant is supposed to make things all better...but another CFer is struggling for breath. I have been following Eva's blog closely, she has become one of my inspirations guiding me in my fundraising efforts, and it saddens me that she is preparing for a farewell. The only things I can deep down think is that heaven will be welcoming home an Angel, but my selfishness thinks, she is too young...too beautiful...too loving...this isn't fair. So with a heavy heart, please please please keep Eva, her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers...With my deepest love and gratitude thanks for sharing your life and spirit with us all Eva!

Austin Video

Austin Music Hall Haiti Relief Concert & Silent Auction Guitars

Well as most of you know last year we auctioned off an autographed Pat Green guitar for $1,000 at our 65 Roses Benefit Concert...this year we are pleased to announce the additions of 2 autographed guitars which were personally signed by each artist present at the Austin Music Hall Haiti Relief Concert. Jeff's Entourage member Shirley Relien "Mom" went down to Austin on Sunday January 24th with high hopes of retrieving one guitar for our auction. She returned back with "3" (one being hers for personal gratification). So from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all the artist who took the time to learn about our cause and talk with mom about our story. This was definitely a highlight event for us all...and even though I wasn't there in physical form I was in spirit, and I know Bubba was for sure.

Thank you Austin Artists and Real Country Entertainment!

Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos

Will be performing this Friday (2/5/2010) night at Lola's in the Stockyard's...come enjoy great music and support our headline band for the upcoming 2nd Annual 65 Roses Benefit Concert, which will be held on April 24th at J.Gilligan's...please mark your calendars!

To read more about this Friday nights event please visit, Art and Seek!

Also, I'd like to take this time to Congratulate Grant and the band on their awesome achievement of snagging the Shiner Records Rising Star Competition in October of 2009! We are honored to have you return this year and support our cause!